Month: September 2016

While Italian-born, New York resident Emanuela Duca is probably most well-known for her textured jewlery, I have to say I was quite enthralled with her sleek new collection, Thoughts Frequency, when I met her at the NY Now show. As you can see from this handful of rings I just had to try on, they … Continue reading “Emanuela Duca’s New Collection”

Yes, you read that correctly…jewelry made out of Pyrex! Mom and I were strolling through the Sausalito Art Festival over Labor Day Weekend (worth the visit if you’ve never attended — very well curated), and we came across a booth with the sign, “Keep Calm, It’s Pyrex!” Ok, that got our attention. So did this … Continue reading “Melissa Schmidt: Pyrex Jewelry”

I don’t think I’ve ever written about Emmy jewelry, but since it was too hot to hike today, I found myself glued to the Red Carpet instead. So glad I had the opportunity, as I’m finally seeing the return of larger scale earrings! Now don’t get me wrong, I LOVE my stud earrings, but I … Continue reading “Emmy Awards 2016: Statement Earrings”

Yesterday I was psyched to stop by The Podolls in Burlingame to see the latest and greatest fall arrivals. As I was chatting with Josh, half of the husband/wife team behind this local, sustainably-made brand, I got distracted… A woman walked in and I was instantly drawn to her look. Though her outfit was cute, … Continue reading “Long Turquoise Necklace: Jewelry Judge”

My fascination with signet rings was piqued about a month ago when Butterlane Antiques posted this photo on Instagram. For some reason, it seems so apropos to wear a signet ring as the leaves change colors and people head back to school. Perhaps it reminds me of my mom’s old class ring? Whatever is making … Continue reading “Signet Rings for Fall 2016”

It never ceases to amaze me that after 5+ years of jewelry blogging and into my 18th year of personal styling (where I pretty much am in the stores constantly), I can STILL come across such unique jewelry designs…those that stop me in my tracks and speak to me. This is exactly what happened as … Continue reading “Ruth Tomlinson: Designer”